Professional Development of Teachers Lilian Katz, PhD http://ceep.crc.uiuc.edu/pubs/katz-dev-stages.html

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Professional Development of TeachersLilian Katz,
PhDhttp//ceep.crc.uiuc.edu/pubs/katz-dev-stages.
html
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STAGE ISurvival
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Characteristics

• Feelings of inadequacy and self doubt
• Feelings of overwhelming responsibility
• Strong need for acceptance

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Needs

• Assurance that what they are feeling and
  experiencing is not unusual or wrong
• Specific, detailed, ongoing information about
  mechanics of the job they are expected to do
• Feedback from colleagues and administrators
• Assurance that they can, and will, survive

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Appropriate Methods for Professional Development

• On-site training (in classroom)
• Trainer must be constantly and readily available
• Network with teachers teaching same age children
• Observe in another classroom
• Read very practical books
• Attend workshops on areas of concern
• Attend professional meeting to begin to identify
  with others in the same field

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STAGE II CONSOLIDATION
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Characteristics

• Feeling that he/she will make it
• Has more realistic expectations of children and
  interested in learning about their development
• Focus is on individual children and methods of
  classroom management

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Needs

• Continued feedback and reassurance from
  administration
• Encouragement or empowerment to solve own
  problems
• Information about individual differences in
  children and behavior management techniques

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Appropriate Methods for Professional Development

• Network with other teachers
• Observe other teachers working with children
• Read about specific problems
• Attend workshops by specialists dealing with
  particular concerns of teachers
• Attend professional meetings to exchange
  information and ideas

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STAGE III RENEWAL
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Characteristics

• Some job boredom, lack of enthusiasm
• Begins asking questions about new developments in
  the field
• Secure and self-confident

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Needs

• Feedback and recognition from administrators
• Opportunities which encourage their growth as
  professionals
• Opportunities to function as team leaders and
  mentors for beginning teachers
• Exposure to innovation

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Appropriate Methods for Professional Development

• Network to share ideas
• Visit classrooms to evaluate ones self in
  relation to others
• Participate in organizational meetings,
  committees, regional and national conferences
• Present at local conferences and meetings
• Read for new ideas (journals, etc.)

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STAGE IV MATURITY
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Characteristics

• Views self as a committed professional
• Still learning about new ideas and developing
  skills , but is also involved in helping others
  develop skills
• Interest and involvement in advocacy
  emerges/matures

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Needs

• Professional opportunities in the field
• Forum for sharing knowledge and expertise

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Appropriate Methods for Professional Development

• Read widely
• Present at regional and national conferences
• Write articles for newsletters/periodicals
• Advocate on behalf of the profession

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STAGE V INFLUENTIAL
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Characteristics

• Years of experience in multiple roles
• Self-directed and comfortable with leadership and
  authority
• Movers and Shakers in our field

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Needs

• Involvement at state and national level
• Opportunities to network and be an advocate

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TRAINING NEEDS
Seminars, institutes, courses, degree programs,
books, journals, conferences.
Conferences, professional associations, journals,
magazines, films, visits to demonstrational
projects
On-site assistance, access to specialists,
colleague advice, consultants
On-site support and technical assistance
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STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT TRAINING NEEDS OF
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS